Mizoram lifts ban on import from Burma
December 16, 2007 - The deadlock over importing goods from Burma to Mizoram northeast India has been resolved. Mizoram authorities on Saturday lifted the ban on import after the Zokhwathar Welfare Association and Champhai Transport Union resolved the imbroglio over transporting goods for 25 days.
“Finally, both sides reached an agreement on the controversy over transporting goods from Burma to Mizoram,” a local from Zokhawthar district said.
“From now on, ZWA can also transport goods from Burma to Mizoram state. Moreover, CTU also agreed to provide Rs. 10,000 per month for a school in Zokhawthar”, a local said.
There will be also an evaluation programme to access the development of transportation service in the next three months.
Yesterday, trucks loaded with goods from Burma proceeded to Aizawl from the bank of ‘Tio’ stream, where goods from Burma were piled up for several days after the ban came into effect, according an eyewitness from Zokhawthar.
On November 19, Champhai DC issued an order prohibiting goods to be brought into Mizoram from Burma for two months after Zokhawthar locals demanded the right to transport goods and complained that the Champhai Transport Union had monopolized transportation service from ‘Tio’ stream on Indo – Burma border to Aizawl, capital of Mizoram state. – Khonumthung.
